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UVT 368: Welcome PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Bruny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Antona's choice of entrance music: Laid to Rest by Lamb of God. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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170 cm
46
156 lbs
45 - 36 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Bruny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruny misses with an uppercut
and Antona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antona but Antona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antona scores with a hook.
Bruny fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Bruny with that takedown attempt.
Antona doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antona's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Antona duly obliges.
Antona takes a swing at Bruny's ribcage but misses.
Antona scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Antona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Antona manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Antona fails to pull guard.
Antona tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruny smiles and moves away.
Bruny takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bruny dives in and grabs Antona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antona pushes down on Bruny's head and hops out.
Antona throws a counter combo.
Jerome Bruny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bruny is defended easily by Antona.
Bruny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antona swivels and escapes.
Bruny fails with the takedown
letting Antona counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruny is breathing heavily.
Antona lands a really nice looking cross but Bruny seems unphased.
Bruny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antona throws out the jab.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt
and Antona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Antona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Antona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bruny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Antona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Antona.
Antona lands an overhand right.
Bruny fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Antona sprawls well initially but Bruny persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Antona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bruny manages to get himself to full guard.
Antona tries to stand but Bruny is controlling from the bottom.
Antona engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Antona tries to stand but Bruny is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Antona is one step ahead there.
Bruny keeping moving, preventing Antona from controlling successfully.
Bruny is trying to control the position but Antona postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Antona stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Antona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruny circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruny tries to counter with a takedown but Antona is quick to defend against it.
Bruny with a lazy takedown attempt
and Antona counters with a straight right hand.
Antona tried to score with a low kick but Bruny checks it.
Antona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antona as he jumps to the side.
Antona misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bruny or perhaps it was just good defense by Antona, which made it look bad.
Bruny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruny.
Antona flicks out a counter leg kick but Bruny steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aydine Antona dominated that round.
That's time! Bruny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Antona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt - Antona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Antona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bruny shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Antona trying to control but Bruny postures up.
Antona is trying to stand back up but Bruny is controlling him
Antona wants to improve his position but Bruny is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antona is trying to stand back up but Bruny is controlling him
Bruny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Antona is looking to escape.
Bruny seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruny not doing much here.
Antona moves into full guard.
Bruny preventing the sweep.
Antona is adopting a defensive guard.
Bruny stands up over Antona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bruny controlling from the top position.
Antona has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bruny works over Antona with some ground and pound from guard.
Antona wants to get back to his feet but Bruny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bruny is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bruny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bruny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bruny won't allow Antona to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Antona holds on and takes a little breather.
Bruny throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona wants to sweep here but Bruny controlling him for the moment.
Antona not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruny shoots in looking for a takedown but Antona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Antona! But no joy.
Antona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antona tries to score with a low kick but Bruny moves his leg out of the way.
Antona slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruny takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Antona lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bruny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Antona lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bruny doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny shoots in and bounces Antona off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Antona has his feet on Bruny's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruny blocks a head kick by Antona.
Bruny looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruny wants to pass to mount but Antona is defending the position.
Antona manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bruny misses with a series of wild punches.
Antona is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bruny with a body shot.
Bruny doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Antona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aydine Antona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bruny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antona pinned against the cage. Antona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Antona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antona catches Bruny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bruny fails with the takedown.
Bruny shoots in and gets a takedown into Antona's guard.
Antona pushes Bruny off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Antona lands a leg kick that knocks Bruny off balance momentarily.
Antona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Antona works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny dives in for a single leg takedown but Antona sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruny fails to land the takedown.
Antona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bruny takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Antona cracks the inside of Bruny's front leg.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antona but Antona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antona takes a swing at Bruny's ribcage but misses.
Bruny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Antona.
Jerome Bruny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Antona scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antona scores with a shot to the body.
Antona throws a right and a left that Bruny avoids nicely.
Bruny changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bruny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruny.
Bruny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bruny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Antona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruny was well out of range. Poor timing from Antona.
Bruny half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Antona does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bruny fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Antona to the ground. Bruny is now in Antona's guard.
Bruny preventing the sweep.
Bruny stops Antona from standing up.
Bruny tries to free his leg and advance position but Antona is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruny.
Bruny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Antona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antona controls Bruny momentarily but Bruny frees himself.
Antona is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Antona wants to stand up but Bruny is controlling him.
Antona is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bruny lands a jab to Antona's midsection.
Aydine Antona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Antona misses with a body shot.
Bruny moves forwards but Antona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny has his takedown stuffed
and Antona counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bruny is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Antona works the jab nicely.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Antona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antona.
Bruny tries to counter with a takedown but Antona is quick to defend against it.
Bruny lunges at Antona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Antona's hand.
Bruny looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Antona looks to land a combination. Bruny sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Antona defends it nicely.
Antona blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aydine Antona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Antona winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydine Antona!
A very excited looking Aydine Antona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte comes into a darkened arena with his song building. La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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49
156 lbs
54 - 31 - 2 |
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141 lbs
27 - 19 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque missing with a left hand there. Del Norte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourque lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bourque works the jab nicely.
Del Norte misses with a hook. Bourque ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Del Norte misses.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut.
Del Norte shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bourque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bourque keeping full guard, as Del Norte tries to pass.
Bourque has Del Norte pulled in close to control his posture.
Bourque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Bourque is keeping the position.
Del Norte is still trying to improve position.
Del Norte passes Bourque's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Del Norte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bourque is just riding it out for now. Del Norte eventually gives up the hold.
Del Norte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Del Norte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Del Norte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Norte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte is pressing down on Bourque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bourque is holding on for now.
Del Norte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque tries to roll over but Del Norte keeps him under control.
Del Norte looking for a submission but Bourque manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bourque can't keep his opponent in guard - Del Norte advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Del Norte controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Del Norte is looking for a kimura but Bourque is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Del Norte to get the leverage.
Del Norte is pressing down on Bourque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bourque is holding on for now.
Del Norte wants to take a breather but Bourque is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bourque lands a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bourque throws a hook to the side of Del Norte's head but Del Norte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Norte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bourque was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Del Norte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bourque!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fantinaz Del Norte will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bourque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Norte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Norte misses with a straight left.
Del Norte misses with a straight right.
Bourque moves away from the strike by Del Norte.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Del Norte was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Del Norte working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Del Norte working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte looks up at the clock and then as Bourque takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Del Norte smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Del Norte misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to control the position but Bourque is working away.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Del Norte tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Del Norte working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bourque is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Bourque wants to control but Del Norte postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bourque tries to improve position but can't.
Del Norte misses with the ground and pound.
Del Norte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bourque is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Del Norte looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bourque is avoiding damage well.
Del Norte swings around for an armbar but Bourque sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Del Norte's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque wants to get up but he can't break Del Norte's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Del Norte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Norte keeps trying to improve his position.
Del Norte looking for a guillotine here but Bourque defends easily.
Bourque decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Del Norte, up you get!
Bourque lands with a nice body punch.
Del Norte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bourque napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Norte is looking to take a break and control but Bourque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Del Norte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bourque throwing a counter right hand but Del Norte manages to avoid it.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Del Norte ducks down to avoid it.
Bourque scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Del Norte throws a big shot that misses.
Bourque lands a jab to the nose.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Del Norte. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bourque on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Bourque.
Del Norte catches Bourque with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Del Norte throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bourque misses the target.
Del Norte dives in and grabs Bourque's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bourque pushes down on Del Norte's head and hops out.
No joy there for Bourque, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Norte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Del Norte misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque scores with a decent looking hook.
Bourque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Bourque.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque moves away from the strike by Del Norte.
Bourque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Del Norte shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Del Norte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Norte would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
Del Norte looking to pass the guard.
Del Norte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte is looking to work some ground and pound but Bourque has wrist control.
Bourque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Del Norte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bourque's corner calls for a 1-2. Bourque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Del Norte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Bourque scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bourque is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Del Norte misses with a wild combination.
Bourque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bourque digs a good body shot into Del Norte's ribs.
Bourque misses the jab.
Bourque takes a swing at Del Norte's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourque takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte misses with a wild body shot.
Del Norte misses with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bourque 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Del Norte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bourque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Del Norte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Bourque scores with a nice right hand.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Norte scores with a nice strike.
Del Norte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourque looks to throw the jab but Del Norte is out of range.
Bourque connects with a single shot there.
Del Norte scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Del Norte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourque keeps working.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Del Norte is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte moves into full mount! Bourque won't be happy about that!
Del Norte looking to ground and pound but Bourque is blocking nicely.
Bourque is squirming around, avoiding Del Norte's attempts to control the action.
Del Norte avoids the attempt from Bourque to control.
Del Norte wants to control the action but instead Bourque gets a body lock and reverses into Del Norte's guard! Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fantinaz Del Norte.
I've got Del Norte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fantinaz Del Norte!
Fantinaz Del Norte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. Aoki has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
51 - 34 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 35 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Aoki jabs at Williams's body.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Williams slips under a jab from Aoki.
Williams is looking to counter with a body kick.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Williams throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Williams pushes him away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Aoki catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Aoki jabs at Williams's body.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aoki takes one to the chin there.
Aoki has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams wants to break free but Aoki has control.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams letting Aoki take a breather here.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki trying to land knees to the body.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Aoki avoiding damage.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Aoki controlling the action here for a moment.
Aoki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Aoki keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Aoki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aoki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Aoki darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aoki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aoki prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Aoki pushes him back against the cage.
Aoki is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aoki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Aoki taking a breather.
Williams can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Aoki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki controlling the action here for a moment.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aoki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams slips under a jab.
Aoki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Williams takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aoki throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams wants to break free but Aoki has control.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aoki! But no joy.
Aoki darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Aoki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aoki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Aoki has double underhooks.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Aoki keeps him there for the moment.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams thuds his right hand into Aoki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paul Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoki thinking.
Williams moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki scores with a head kick.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Aoki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Williams is trying to push Aoki away but Aoki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aoki stalling the fight.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aoki receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Aoki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki leaning against his opponent.
Aoki keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Williams makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Masakazu Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Aoki scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aoki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Aoki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Aoki takes one to the chin there.
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Aoki tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with the body kick
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aoki takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aoki avoiding damage.
Aoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki breaks the clinch.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Aoki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Williams.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rosen Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
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48
154 lbs
55 - 42 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rosen Strasser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
55 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strasser takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strasser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strasser is looking to counter punch.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Strasser saw that one coming.
Strasser seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strasser just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee cracks Strasser with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strasser moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee tests Strasser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strasser looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Strasser scores with a head kick.
Lee takes a swing at Strasser's ribcage but misses.
Lee blocks a head kick by Strasser.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Strasser works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Strasser. That snapped Lee's head back.
Strasser ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Strasser misses with a double jab.
Strasser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Strasser strikes.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Strasser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a hook but Strasser blocks it.
Strasser is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strasser ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice cross by Strasser.
Lee connects with the punch.
Strasser throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Strasser tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a leg kick but Strasser sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strassers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strasser connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Strasser's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Strasser tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strasser.
Strasser staying out of range there.
Strasser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Strasser ducks down to avoid it.
Strasser throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Strasser misses with an uppercut.
Strasser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strasser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strasser looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Strasser ducks down to avoid it.
Strasser appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee takes a swing at Strasser's ribcage but misses.
Strasser slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strasser throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strasser looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strasser had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Rosen Strasser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lee misses.
Strasser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee lands with a cross.
Strasser drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strasser looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strasser throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Strasser takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Strasser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Lee misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strasser lands an overhand right.
Lee throws a jab when Strasser was well out of range.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Strasser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strasser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strasser.
Lee misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Strasser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strasser swinging wildly here.
Strasser lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStrasser.
Strasser misses with a wild combination.
Strasser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strasser misses with a body kick.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strasser fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strasser misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asher Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Strasser.
Strasser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strasser connects with a jab.
Strasser on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strasser.
Rosen Strasser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strasser doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Strasser is just out of range.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strasser to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strasser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Strasser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Strasser avoids the head kick by Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Strasser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strasser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asher Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee scores with a jab. Strasser acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Strasser throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Strasser throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Strasser.
Lee throws a jab when Strasser was well out of range.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strasser.
A nice combination there by Strasser.
Strasser looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Strasser shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strasser pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Strasser settles back down.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
A low kick from Strasser is predictable there
and Strasser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Strasser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strasser throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strasser misses with the combination.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strasser looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Strasser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strasser misses with a leg kick.
Strasser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strasser misses with a body shot
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee thuds his right hand into Strasser's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strasser throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Strasser scores with a nice head shot.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strasser.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strasser looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Strasser swinging wildly here.
Strasser misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Strasser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strasser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strasser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strasser.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Strasser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Strasser's ribs.
Lee slips a jab from Strasser.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Strasser.
Strasser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Strasser.
Strasser tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Strasser throws a body kick that misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strasser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Strasser to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Strasser tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee misses the jab.
Strasser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a right and a left that Strasser avoids nicely.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Strasser walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee slips a jab from Strasser.
Strasser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strasser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strasser ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Strasser checks it.
Strasser takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strasser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Strasser throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strasser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rosen Strasser will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Strasser misses with a wild body shot.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Strasser is out of range.
Strasser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Strasser lands.
Strasser slips under a jab.
Strasser lands the left hand.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee with a nice cross.
Strasser walks into a left hand.
Strasser misses with a head kick.
Strasser misses with a looping right.
Strasser scores with a leg kick.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strasser goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Strasser.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Strasser lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strasser connects with an inside leg kick.
Strasser looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee feints the counter takedown.
Strasser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strasser misses the jab.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Strasser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strasser swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Strasser avoids the body shot from Lee.
Strasser throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strasser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee lands with a cross.
Strasser looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strasser dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee misses with a right hand
and Strasser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strasser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Strasser.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a hook but Strasser blocks it.
Strasser lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strasser on the side of the head.
A jab from Strasser misses.
Strasser throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strasser.
Strasser drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Strasser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Strasser moved away.
Strasser moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee avoids the head kick by Strasser.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strasser slips under a jab.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Strasser throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lee avoids it.
Strasser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Strasser.
Strasser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee tries to bum rush Strasser with a series of wild strikes but Strasser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strasser was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Strasser looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Strasser misses with a head kick.
Strasser moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee swings for the body but Strasser moves out of range.
Strasser scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Strasser avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a jab when Strasser was well out of range.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strasser throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Lee misses.
Strasser throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Strasser pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Strasser throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strasser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strasser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Strasser takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee tries to bum rush Strasser with a series of wild strikes but Strasser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strasser looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Asher Lee!
Our winner, Asher Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaivo Huone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RMB - Spring. John Equinox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kaivo Huone's chin.
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50
147 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
66 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaivo Huone!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huone closes the distance and clinches.
Equinox takes a shot to the head.
Equinox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Equinox.
Huone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Huone avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Huone tries a body shot but Equinox blocks it.
Huone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Huone.
Huone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Huone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Huone lands a shoulder strike.
Equinox is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huone misses with a body punch.
Oh Equinox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Huone.
Equinox seems to have got his legs back now.
Huone throws a punch but it's blocked by Equinox.
Huone can't find room to land a body shot as Equinox controls the action.
Huone blocks an uppercut.
Huone struggles to land a body shot inside as Equinox controls his hands.
Equinox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huone blocking some punches.
Huone blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox looking to stall.
Huone scores with a shot to the side of Equinox's head.
Huone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huone scores with a shot to the side of Equinox's head.
Huone lands a right hand.
Huone is working Equinox over against the cage.
Huone scores with a shoulder strike.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox struggles to land a body shot inside as Huone controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Equinox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huone lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Equinox takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Huone prevents a body shot from Equinox.
Equinox blocks a body shot from Huone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox prevents a body shot from Huone.
Huone lands an uppercut.
Huone tries to work over Equinox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huone leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huone.
Huone lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Huone.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Huone.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Huone.
Nice body punch from Huone - that landed with a thud.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Huone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Equinox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huone backwards.
Huone lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Huone.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Huone uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huone's elbow.
Huone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Huone.
Equinox tries a body shot but Huone blocks it.
Huone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huone.
Huone lands a hook that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Huone leaning against his opponent.
Huone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Huone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huone blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Huone.
Huone blocking some punches.
Huone pushes Equinox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Equinox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huone lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Equinox to his knees! Huone keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaivo Huone!
Kaivo Huone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dority (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Dority!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi throws a looping overhand right but Dority ducks down to avoid it.
Dority throwing a counter right hand but Mizrahi manages to avoid it.
Dority pushes Mizrahi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Dority blocks it.
Dority swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Dority blocks with his arms.
Mizrahi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dority lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mizrahi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dority in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Dority.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mizrahi.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dority misses with a punch on the inside.
Dority avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.
Dority breaks from the clinch.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi lands a nice hook to Dority's body. Dority takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mizrahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dority keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mizrahi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dority tries to clinch up but Mizrahi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dority avoids the head kick by Mizrahi.
Dority moves into the clinch.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dan Dority has been cut.
Dority has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dority's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mizrahi slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mizrahi misses the target.
Mizrahi throws a shot from downtown. Dority moves away and avoids it.
Mizrahi throws a sloppy body shot
and Dority counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
Dority on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mizrahi.
Dority was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mizrahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dority is just out of range.
Dority looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mizrahi wants to counter with a clinch but Dority pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Dority circles away.
Dority went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dority throws a shot from downtown. Mizrahi moves away and avoids it.
Dority takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mizrahi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Mizrahi misses.
Mizrahi misses with a hook
and Dority counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dority connects with a jab.
Mizrahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mizrahi throws a series of punches but Dority moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dority looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Dority is avoiding it.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dority swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dority swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dority misses with the combination.
Dority gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dority working aggressively here.
Dority is pushing Mizrahi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mizrahi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dority is stalling here.
Dority is pushing Mizrahi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dority for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mizrahi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mizrahi connects with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi tries a body shot but Dority blocks it.
Dority manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority is trying to maintain a safe position but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns Dority into the cage.
Dority is looking to break free of the clinch but Mizrahi has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dority.
Dority has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Dority breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Dority misses the target.
Dority takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mizrahi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dority counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Dority is avoiding it.
Mizrahi instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Dority is blocking nicely.
Dority lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dority stalling in the clinch.
Dority gets through Mizrahi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mizrahi tries a body shot but Dority blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Dority will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mizrahi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dority, pushing him back against the cage.
Mizrahi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dority backwards.
Dority misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dority lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dority really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dority lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dority lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi stalling.
Dority lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mizrahi as Dority tries to tie him up.
Mizrahi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dority in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dority escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mizrahi misses with a left hand
and Dority counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dority moves forwards but Mizrahi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dority misses the shot to the body.
Dan Dority is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dority uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mizrahi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dority throws out the jab.
Dority ducks under a wild hook from Mizrahi.
Dority fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi is looking to land body kicks.
Mizrahi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dority tries to keep at a distance but Mizrahi has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dority - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Dority.
Mizrahi working Dority over with knees to the body.
Mizrahi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mizrahi looking to stall.
Dority tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mizrahi's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dority manages to break the clinch.
Mizrahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dority sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mizrahi scores with a hook.
Mizrahi moves into range and clinches up with Dority.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dority is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Dority blocks with his arms.
Mizrahi misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mizrahi.
Dority is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mizrahi is keeping busy.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Dority blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Dority.
Dority pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dan Dority is winning the standup battle so far.
Mizrahi has managed to clinch.
Dority misses with a punch on the inside.
Dority working aggressively here.
Mizrahi tries to work over Dority's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mizrahi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mizrahi lands a right hand.
Dority misses with some punches.
Dority leaning against his opponent.
Mizrahi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Dority blocks it.
Mizrahi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dority's face.
Dority misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dority is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dority takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mizrahi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dority moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mizrahi throws an off balance right hand
and Dority counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi digs a good hook to Dority's body.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch but Dority swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Dority on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mizrahi has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mizrahi has Dority pushed against the cage.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dority lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Dority.
Dority pushes Mizrahi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dority's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mizrahi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mizrahi throws the kick towards the body but Dority avoids it.
Mizrahi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mizrahi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Dority is having none of it.
Dority tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mizrahi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Dority scores with a four punch combination!
Mizrahi drives through and clinches with Dority against the cage.
Mizrahi is trying to maintain a safe position but Dority gets an underhook and turns Mizrahi into the cage.
Mizrahi avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dority's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mizrahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Dority.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Mizrahi misses
and Dority counters with a straight right hand.
Mizrahi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dority on the side of the head.
Dority swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Dority darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dority on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mizrahi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mizrahi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mizrahi clinches up with Dority and pushes him back against the cage.
Dority looking to slow down the pace here.
Mizrahi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dority controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dority effectively controlling the action here.
Dority is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dority is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dority trying to control the position but instead, Mizrahi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dority into the cage.
Dority blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dority swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mizrahi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dority backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dority.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mizrahi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mizrahi stalling the fight.
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mizrahi lands a good knee to the midsection. Dority won't want to take too many of those.
Mizrahi trying to control the position but instead, Dority has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mizrahi into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dority swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dority pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donk. Dority catches Mizrahi right on the button with a cross.
Dority displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mizrahi throws out the jab.
Mizrahi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mizrahi lands a jab.
Dority takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dority is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mizrahi misses with a body shot.
Mizrahi wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Dority tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dority lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mizrahi circles away quickly and effectively.
Mizrahi misses with the body kick
and Dority counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mizrahi misses with a wild body shot.
Dority is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dority takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi gets a clinch.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Mizrahi.
Dority misses with the head strike.
Mizrahi blocks an uppercut.
Dority throws a head punch that misses.
Dority has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donnie Mizrahi.
I think Mizrahi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Bishop will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mac Mooseheads!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooseheads fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mooseheads moves into the clinch.
Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
Bishop tries to circle away but Mooseheads has him pinned against the cage.
Bishop is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mooseheads just leaning against Bishop, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop being controlled against the cage.
Bishop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mooseheads prevents it.
Mac Mooseheads has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mooseheads is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mooseheads stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mooseheads.
Come on Mooseheads - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mac Mooseheads.
Mooseheads closes the distance and clinches.
Mooseheads's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mooseheads slowing the pace effectively.
Mooseheads gets underhooks to prevent Bishop's takedown attempt.
Mooseheads slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bishop tries to break the clinch but Mooseheads is controlling the position.
Bishop jumps guard but Mooseheads stands there with Bishop around his waist. Bishop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mooseheads is pushing Bishop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bishop is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but Mooseheads manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mooseheads - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mooseheads prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mooseheads is pressed up against the cage. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mooseheads down to the mat. Mooseheads avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mooseheads has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Mooseheads dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mooseheads drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mooseheads is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mooseheads stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mooseheads leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mooseheads for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mooseheads escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mooseheads won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bishop's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mooseheads is trying to get back to full guard.
Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop lands a nice short elbow.
Mooseheads has hold of Bishop's hands but Bishop slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mooseheads flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mooseheads regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mooseheads throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mooseheads is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Bishop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Mooseheads is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mooseheads is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop scoring with some ground and pound.
Bishop stands up over Mooseheads, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Bishop has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mooseheads throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Mooseheads keeps moving.
Mooseheads is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mooseheads wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mooseheads looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Mooseheads wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard.
Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bishop stands up over Mooseheads, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bryan Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mooseheads working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bishop has passed into half guard!
Bishop looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mooseheads with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mooseheads wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Mooseheads looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop lands a nice short elbow.
Mooseheads is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mooseheads avoid being mounted?
Bishop lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mooseheads trying to hold on to Bishop's head to control him but Bishop postures up.
Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Mooseheads shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mooseheads drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
Bishop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mooseheads leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mooseheads.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooseheads is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mac Mooseheads has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mooseheads prevents it.
Mooseheads dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mooseheads takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bishop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mooseheads prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mooseheads stalls.
Mooseheads gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bishop.
Mac Mooseheads has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mooseheads breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mooseheads's waist but Mooseheads gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bishop off to one side.
Mooseheads wants to clinch.
Bishop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bishop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mooseheads fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mooseheads tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mooseheads is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Mooseheads tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Mooseheads doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Mooseheads tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mooseheads misses with a wild combination.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mooseheads tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mooseheads pushes Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop is trying to force a seperation but Mooseheads has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Mooseheads clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Mooseheads.
Mooseheads tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but Mooseheads pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mooseheads tries to clinch up.
Mooseheads fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mooseheads tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mooseheads gets a clinch.
Bishop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mooseheads pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooseheads has Bishop pushed against the cage.
Bishop wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mooseheads stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mooseheads.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mooseheads.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mac Mooseheads.
Mooseheads has managed to clinch.
Mooseheads dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bishop has Mooseheads pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mooseheads manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mac Mooseheads has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Bishop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mooseheads pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mooseheads stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads is pushing Bishop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mooseheads controlling the action here for a moment.
Bishop jumps guard but Mooseheads stands there with Bishop around his waist. Bishop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mooseheads stalls.
Bishop jumps guard but Mooseheads turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Mooseheads had his way with Bryan Bishop in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mooseheads gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bishop gets control of Mooseheads's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bishop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mooseheads is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bishop is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bishop has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bishop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mooseheads looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop trying to control but Mooseheads is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooseheads working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mooseheads might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mooseheads looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is working Mooseheads over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mooseheads trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop with a nice head shot there.
Bishop trying to control but Mooseheads is working from the bottom.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mooseheads escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mooseheads throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bishop escapes and throws Mooseheads's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mooseheads wants to control but Bishop postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mooseheads is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bishop scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mooseheads is trying to control but can't.
Bishop looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mooseheads with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bishop is trying to control. Mooseheads wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mooseheads tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
Mooseheads is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bishop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bishop's back!
Bishop turns into Mooseheads and is now in his guard.
Bishop is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bishop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mooseheads looking for a sweep. Not yet Mooseheads, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Mooseheads keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mooseheads has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Mooseheads's legs - danger averted.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mooseheads swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mooseheads's head.
Mooseheads is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Bishop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bishop trying to control but Mooseheads is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop trying to control but Mooseheads is working from the bottom.
Bishop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop won't allow Mooseheads to sweep him here.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Mooseheads has wrist control.
Mooseheads is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mooseheads has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bishop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mac Mooseheads is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bishop with a nice head shot there.
Bryan Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mooseheads is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bishop passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mooseheads has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Mooseheads!
Mac Mooseheads is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mac Mooseheads thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuriel Leonard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
63 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wednesday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leonard cracks Wednesday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonard throws a shot from downtown. Wednesday moves away and avoids it.
Wednesday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wednesday wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Leonard there.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonard lands a really nice looking cross but Wednesday seems unphased.
Wednesday gets a clinch.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Leonard stalling.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
Leonard is struggling to control the position.
Wednesday avoiding damage as Leonard throws knees to the body.
Leonard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Leonard - that landed with a thud.
Leonard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wednesday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wednesday.
Leonard landing knees to the head.
Wednesday lands a left hand.
Wednesday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Wednesday to work.
Wednesday blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday trying to stall but Leonard improves his position.
Leonard misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Leonard.
Come on Leonard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leonard avoiding damage.
Wednesday controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Wednesday is blocking nicely.
Leonard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leonard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wednesday backwards.
Wednesday gets through Leonard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonard misses with a knee to the head.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wednesday trying to stall but Leonard improves his position.
Wednesday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonard's elbow.
Wednesday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonard blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wednesday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Leonard is working for takedown but Wednesday is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Wednesday lands a body shot.
Leonard is trying to maintain a safe position but Wednesday gets an underhook and turns Leonard into the cage.
Leonard is struggling to control the position.
Leonard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday taking a breather.
Leonard stalling the fight.
Leonard can't break the clinch.
Wednesday content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but Wednesday blocks it.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonard.
Leonard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wednesday displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leonard up against the cage.
Leonard throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Leonard as the two fighters clinch.
Leonard blocks an uppercut.
Leonard is pushing Wednesday up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wednesday scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wednesday.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard looking to slow down the pace here.
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nuriel Leonard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leonard rushes Wednesday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leonard wants to stall.
Leonard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wednesday lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leonard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wednesday blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leonard.
Wednesday scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wednesday is looking to control Leonard's arms but Leonard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wednesday has his back to the cage.
Leonard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leonard blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wednesday or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leonard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wednesday backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard stalls.
Leonard can't find room to land a body shot as Wednesday controls the action.
Leonard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonard misses with a knee strike.
Leonard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leonard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonard looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leonard missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wednesday stalling the fight.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonard.
Leonard wants the takedown. Wednesday is fighting it off but Leonard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wednesday's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard lands a couple of elbows.
Leonard stands up over Wednesday, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leonard won't allow Wednesday to sweep him here.
Leonard is stalling in the full guard.
Wednesday keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Wednesday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonard is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wednesday has his hands on Leonard's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wednesday manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Leonard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Leonard is controlling Wednesday's posture.
Leonard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wednesday wants to get up but he can't break Leonard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Leonard pulls Wednesday in to control the position.
Wednesday wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.
Leonard managing to control the position.
Wednesday throws an elbow that misses. Leonard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wednesday's guard. Nice move by Leonard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wednesday is pulling down on Leonard's head to control his posture.
Wednesday looking to control.
Wednesday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leonard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wednesday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wednesday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Leonard.
Wednesday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonard avoids the body shot from Wednesday.
Leonard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wednesday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Leonard dodges the punch combination from Wednesday.
Leonard misses with a looping right.
Wednesday tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leonard manages to circle out of the way.
Leonard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leonard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wednesday darts in and clinches Leonard up against the cage.
Leonard cracks Wednesday with a nice body shot.
Leonard effectively controlling the action here.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wednesday is trying to stall.
Wednesday struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonard controls his hands.
Leonard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leonard working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wednesday blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wednesday.
Wednesday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Leonard.
Wednesday is trying to stall.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonard.
Wednesday is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wednesday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonard misses with a knee strike.
Leonard is trying to stall.
Leonard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Leonard.
Nuriel Leonard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Wednesday is blocking nicely.
Leonard missing with knees to the body.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wednesday avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Wednesday.
Leonard is trying to break free.
Leonard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alpo Wednesday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wednesday tries a body shot but Leonard blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Leonard.
Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Wednesday is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard stalls.
Leonard taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday slows down the pace here.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Wednesday leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wednesday trying to control the position but instead, Leonard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wednesday into the cage.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but Wednesday blocks it.
Leonard blocks an uppercut.
Leonard tries to work over Wednesday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Wednesday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard blocking some punches.
Wednesday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leonard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wednesday looks to land a left hand but Leonard moved out of range nicely.
Wednesday wants to clinch up but Leonard keeps it at a distance.
Wednesday swings widly with a right hand
letting Leonard counter with a right hand.
Leonard punishes Wednesday's body with a nice straight punch.
Wednesday defending well as Leonard loads up on a big left hand.
Wednesday is looking to clinch.
Wednesday clinches.
Leonard blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leonard trying to control the position but instead, Wednesday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leonard into the cage.
Leonard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nuriel Leonard.
Well Leonard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuriel Leonard!
A determined Nuriel Leonard didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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